Electrical Automation Technician

Electrical Automation Technician

Location: Charleston, SC (Goose Creek area)

The position is a DuPont work schedule (rotating shifts, 14-15 days off per month, and 7 consecutive days off monthly).  Paid overtime pay is time and a half.

A North American leader in their manufacturing niche is in search of an experienced Electrical Automation Technician at the facility located in Goose Creek, SC. We are looking for a team oriented professional with an exemplary track record of success in order for us to lead safety, the market, quality, and service through developing our people, improving our processes, and delivering value to the marketplace.

Essential Functions, Duties and Responsibilities:

·        Perform preventative and corrective maintenance to ensure continuous improvement of safety, quality, and productivity.

·        Inspect, maintain, repair low / medium voltage (<600VAC) motor control systems for plant equipment.

·        Perform motor drive system preventative maintenance and troubleshooting on Siemens and Rockwell families of drive systems.

·        Troubleshooting equipment using PLC interface for diagnostics.

·        Assist in the installation, start-up, and commissioning of new equipment, as required; Assuring that all operations and utilities equipment complies with minimum Safety & Operational requirements.

·        Maintain accurate and complete records of equipment maintenance activities.

·        Assists in writing and reviewing of operational and safety JSAs on plant Equipment; improves procedures and develops new JSA based on observations and experiences.

Requirements: 

·        Exhibit the Target Behaviors to support the department.

·        Associate degree in electrical or Electronic Engineering Technology, Military-equivalent electronics training and certification, or high school diploma supplemented by 3+ years of electronic maintenance and repair experience.

·        Must be able to perform all physical functions of working in a manufacturing environment such as, climbing, standing, bending, reaching, and squatting.  Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds.

·        Working with and near electrical and mechanical machinery and equipment.  Working in and on machines in a hot environment.

·        Diagnose and repair electrical malfunctions, minimizing downtime and optimizing production processes.

·        Familiar with the NFPA 70E / NEC safety requirements.

·        Demonstrated commitment to zero incident safety culture, teammate engagement, active teamwork, continuous improvement while practicing corporate Target Behaviors.

·        Ability to read and interpret electronic/electrical drawings and specifications.

·        Shift work and overtime required.

Preferred:

·        One (1) to Three (3) years of work experience in a manufacturing environment with automation, calibrated instrumentation, electrical and mechanical repairs, and laptop to PLC interfaces.

·        Knowledge of PLC logic, industrial automation & control systems, in-line measurement systems, hydraulics & pneumatics, etc.

·        Able to systematically troubleshoot problems for highly technical equipment and instrumentation.

·        Safely able to operate a forklift and aerial lift on occasion.